Motorcycle Forum / General / Yamaha / July 2004

I installed the medium (16 1/4") Yamaha windshield on my V-Star 1100
Classic. The windshield created a narrow tunnel of calm air right
about my head, but I had a strong current on each side wipping about
my ears. That air was coming up from over the gas tank on either side.

It appears that Yamaha dealers in Canada sell accessories at a price
that is much higher than what the American web site for Yamaha
advertises, exchange rate factored in.
Example:

When I turn the ignition switch, start button is not yet pressed,  I get a
whirring sound, what is this whirring?
My front brake squeaks, is this something serious of does the disk need to
be cleaned?  If the later how does one clean the disk?

There is something I don't understand. When I look at the catalogue
for the chrome lowers, I see four pieces.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/accessories/acscitemdetail/1/2/19/5/95/436/All/1/146
/detail.aspx
And there is only one part number (STR-5BN08-50-00). Why four on the

Thinking of buying an older royale  . Hane'nt been riding since 1984 and I
kinda likr the looks of the Royale. Any comments on them or advice would be
greatly appreceated

What larger gas tank can be retrofited onto the 550 to increase the
range from around 150K?
TIA
Bill

Just curious............any other RS Warrrior owners out there??
JJ

I've been tired of sneaking up on cats and little old ladies on my 650 for some
time.  Yesterday I ran into three VSTAR 1100 riders and they showed me a trick.
You drill three or four half inch holes just inside the back end of the pipe.
There's a serious slant so ya gotta drill a ...

Too lazy to but a manual, so can anyone tell me the spark plug gap for a '95
FZR600R.
Also the torque pressure for the cam cover bolts would be appreciated, as
I've just snapped one!

Two different questions:
First:  which grease (brandname?) would you guys recommend for lubing
the clutch and brake levers?
Second:  I just got back from a trip where I clocked over 2,000 miles

Hi Gang,
I am looking for a set of highway foot pegs for my '96 Virago 1100 (with
factory engine guards). Really haven't seen much except that Whitney has a
set that mounts on the engine guard.

Changed the oil and filter on my vstar 1100 and after I finished I started
to wonder if it is possible to put the filter in backwards. I put the filter
in with the opening facing outward. Is this correct or is it the only way it
will fit?

Anyone know of a UK based company selling gel pads for motorcycle seats
please?  I'm looking for the external type that can be fastened on top of
the saddle with velcro or cords etc.
IanF

Fella at work bought a Max a short while back. Tells me its giving an 80
mile range???????? and cuts out when switched to reserve, even before its
dried up. Is this the norm. I'd be a tad pissed it was.
Can you source a bigger tank for them?.

I walk my dogs a lot up and down Million Dollar Rd and make it a habit
to wave at every person that goes by.
I haven't found or can't think of something other than smiling that
has a greater instant impact on oneself.